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Blake Michaud

Case from Bradley, ME dated Apr 20, 2008

Victim Details

Blake Michaud

Female

White / Caucasian

Bradley

ME

2008-04-20

20

Blake

Michaud

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/10/2026

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In the quiet town of Bradley, Maine, the morning of April 20, 2008, was shattered by a tragic event that claimed the life of 20-year-old Blake Michaud. A female resident of nearby Greenbush, Michaud was at a house in Bradley when the violence erupted. In the early hours of that Sunday, 19-year-old Eric Niles of Alton entered the residence and confronted Michaud and another young woman, 18-year-old Kristin Cates, in a bedroom.

The situation quickly escalated, resulting in Michaud's death. ...
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    I’ve been following this case with a heavy heart, and one aspect I can't shake is the sheer courag... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the protective order that Kristin Cates had against Eric Niles. It's ... ...Read More
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